War of the Wildcats (1943)
Also known as In Old Oklahoma
1943 · Feature film · 97 min · dir. Albert S. Rogell
BATTLE-HEAT! Untamed men clash in a well of violence!
- Drama
- Western
Synopsis
Cowboy Dan Somers and oilman Jim "Hunk" Gardner compete for oil lease rights on Indian land in Oklahoma, as well as for the favors of schoolteacher Cathy Allen.
Synopsis from TMDb
Details
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Writer
- Eleanore Griffin
- Composer
- Walter Scharf
- Cinematography
- Jack A. Marta
- Studio
- Republic Pictures
- Released
- 1943-12-06
- Running time
- 97 minutes
Cast & crew
- Albert S. Rogell Director
Harry Shannon
Irving Bacon
Grant Withers
Wade Crosby
Charles Arnt
Harry Woods
Robert Warwick
Edward Gargan
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★★ · One of "The Dukes" Best · bobsluckycat · 2010-10-29
This may be the best John Wayne film made after "Stage Coach" during the early to mid-1940's. Republic was loaning him out to Paramount, MGM and RKO Radio and others during this time and prior to this had put him in some pretty lame productions. This film however is a horse of a diferent color. This is a broad comedy-western with no holds barred and not without some satirical touches of the Oil Rush Days as well. Wayne is light and fun and even sings. The entire cast is a perfect blend top to bottom. "Gabby" Hayes, re-united with Wayne from the Monogram days is in top form. Dale Evans gets…
★★★★★ · wayne at his best · nevillejack · 2013-01-16
Must be one of jw's best movies.all the western addict could wish for:storyline,action,comedy,a,great supporting cast.Of interest,in just how many films did gabby hayes actually appear?I think its more than his filmography states. NJ,Crewe.
★★★★ · Enjoyable · katperrr · 2013-06-04
Not a blockbuster, but entertaining.
★★★★ · Registration # Not verified · Mr. Linton · 2025-01-15
Looks to me this movie is not copyrighted..
